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Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to .monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment.

USA119th CongressHRES-1399| House 
| Updated: 6/30/2026
Thomas Massie

Thomas Massie

Republican Representative

Kentucky

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution directs the Committee on Ethics and the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights to publicly disclose, within 60 days, comprehensive information about taxpayer-funded settlements related to misconduct in the House of Representatives. It mandates the creation of a consolidated list identifying Members, Delegates, or Resident Commissioners involved in sexual harassment or abuse cases that resulted in taxpayer payments, detailing the specific amounts for each. The resolution also requires the release of aggregate total amounts of taxpayer funds paid for other settlements, including those involving Members not related to sexual misconduct, and those involving House employees, both with and without sexual misconduct. A matter is considered to involve sexual harassment, abuse, or misconduct if it was any component of the case, regardless of other claims. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and accountability regarding the use of public funds for misconduct settlements within the legislative branch.
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Jun 30, 2026
QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Massie rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered the resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. Upon examination of the resolution, the Chair determined that the resolution did constitute a question of the privileges of the House.
Jun 30, 2026
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4345-4346)
Jun 30, 2026
Considered as privileged matter.
Jun 30, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1399.
Jun 30, 2026
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Jun 30, 2026
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1399, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Massie demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jun 30, 2026
Considered as unfinished business.
Jun 30, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4346-4347)
Jun 30, 2026
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 420 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 233). (text: CR H4345-4346)
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Jun 30, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • June 30, 2026
    QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Massie rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered the resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. Upon examination of the resolution, the Chair determined that the resolution did constitute a question of the privileges of the House.


  • June 30, 2026
    Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4345-4346)


  • June 30, 2026
    Considered as privileged matter.


  • June 30, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1399.


  • June 30, 2026
    The previous question was ordered without objection.


  • June 30, 2026
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1399, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Massie demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • June 30, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business.


  • June 30, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4346-4347)


  • June 30, 2026
    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 420 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 233). (text: CR H4345-4346)
    View Vote


  • June 30, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Assault and harassment offensesGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHouse Committee on EthicsMembers of CongressSex offenses

Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to .monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment.

USA119th CongressHRES-1399| House 
| Updated: 6/30/2026
This resolution directs the Committee on Ethics and the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights to publicly disclose, within 60 days, comprehensive information about taxpayer-funded settlements related to misconduct in the House of Representatives. It mandates the creation of a consolidated list identifying Members, Delegates, or Resident Commissioners involved in sexual harassment or abuse cases that resulted in taxpayer payments, detailing the specific amounts for each. The resolution also requires the release of aggregate total amounts of taxpayer funds paid for other settlements, including those involving Members not related to sexual misconduct, and those involving House employees, both with and without sexual misconduct. A matter is considered to involve sexual harassment, abuse, or misconduct if it was any component of the case, regardless of other claims. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and accountability regarding the use of public funds for misconduct settlements within the legislative branch.
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Timeline
Jun 30, 2026
QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Massie rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered the resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. Upon examination of the resolution, the Chair determined that the resolution did constitute a question of the privileges of the House.
Jun 30, 2026
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4345-4346)
Jun 30, 2026
Considered as privileged matter.
Jun 30, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1399.
Jun 30, 2026
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Jun 30, 2026
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1399, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Massie demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jun 30, 2026
Considered as unfinished business.
Jun 30, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4346-4347)
Jun 30, 2026
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 420 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 233). (text: CR H4345-4346)
View Vote
Jun 30, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • June 30, 2026
    QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Massie rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered the resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. Upon examination of the resolution, the Chair determined that the resolution did constitute a question of the privileges of the House.


  • June 30, 2026
    Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4345-4346)


  • June 30, 2026
    Considered as privileged matter.


  • June 30, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1399.


  • June 30, 2026
    The previous question was ordered without objection.


  • June 30, 2026
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1399, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Massie demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • June 30, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business.


  • June 30, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4346-4347)


  • June 30, 2026
    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 420 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 233). (text: CR H4345-4346)
    View Vote


  • June 30, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Thomas Massie

Thomas Massie

Republican Representative

Kentucky

Congress

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Assault and harassment offensesGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHouse Committee on EthicsMembers of CongressSex offenses